The program ‘Puzzle Trip,’ which follows the journeys of overseas adoptees searching for their roots, is coming to television. ‘Puzzle Trip’ tells the stories of overseas adoptees who visit Korea in hopes of finding a missing piece of their lives.
The program ‘Puzzle Trip,’ which follows the journeys of overseas adoptees searching for their roots, is coming to television. ‘Puzzle Trip’ tells the stories of overseas adoptees who visit Korea in hopes of finding a missing piece of their lives.
Through journeys shared by adoptees and celebrity puzzle guides, the program offers a new perspective on adoption and family.
The celebrity puzzle guides include Choi Soo-jong, Kim Won-hee, Kim Na-young, and Yang Ji-eun. Choi Soo-jong, known for his thoughtfulness, accompanies Mike, an overseas adoptee returning to Korea after 49 years, and empathizes with his moving story. Kim Won-hee, who is the same age as Carrie, prepares a special meeting to help Carrie search for her lost family. Kim Na-young, a fashionista, meets Katie, who was born in 2001 and is interested in Korean culture, and arranges a personalized itinerary to create unforgettable memories. Finally, Yang Ji-eun, a well-known trot singer, participates as an empathy messenger in the studio, sharing tears and laughter over the adoptees’ stories and drawing viewers deeper into the experience.
The first episode, airing on the 27th, will feature the story of Kim Won-hee and Carrie, who are the same age. Kim Won-hee visits Kang Boo-ja to share the warmth of Korea with Carrie. Upon seeing Carrie, Kang Boo-ja warmly embraces her and presents traditional Korean sweets she made herself, moving Carrie deeply.
During their conversation, Carrie shares memories of her childhood, saying, “I was always hungry before I was adopted.” Kang Boo-ja gently comforts her, explaining, “At that time, everyone in Korea was struggling with hunger.”
This article has been translated by GripLabs Mingo AI.
Transnational /Transcultural Adoption Project 